Modern Methods in Crop Protection Research
, by Jeschke, Peter; Krä; mer, Wolfgang; Schirmer, Ulrich; Witschel, Matthias
- ISBN: 9783527331758 | 3527331751
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 11/28/2012
Filling the gap for a description of modern target-finding and active-substance development methods with a focus on the agrochemicals industry, this handbook and ready reference collates expert inside knowledge that is published here for the first time. Organized into four major parts that trace the key phases of the compound development process, the first section addresses compound design, while the second covers newly developed methods for the identification of the mode of action of agrochemical compounds. The third part describes methods used in improving the bioavailability of compounds, and the final section looks at modern methods for risk assessment. As a result, the agrochemical developer will find here a valuable toolbox of advanced methods, complete with first-hand practical advice and copious examples from current industrial practice.
Peter Jeschke gained his PhD in organic chemistry at the University of Halle/Wittenberg (Germany), after which he moved to Fahlberg-List Company (Germany) to pursue agrochemical research before going to the Institute of Neurobiology and Brain Research, German Academy of Sciences. In 1989 he joined Bayer as lab leader in animal health research and eight years later he took a position at the Bayer Crop Protection Business Group, where he is currently Head of Research Pest Control Chemistry 2. Since 2011, he is honorary professor at the University of D?sseldorf (Germany). Prof. Dr. Jeschke has more than 180 patent applications and scientific publications to his name.
Wolfgang Kr?mer gained his PhD in organic chemistry from the TU Stuttgart (Germany) in 1968, after which he joined the Institute of Textile Chemistry at Stuttgart University, before moving to Bayer Plant Protection as lab leader in plant protection research in 1970. Between 1984 and 1990 he was Head of Global Chemistry Fungicides, and Head of Insecticide Chemistry thereafter. Retired since 2005, Dr. Kr?mer has over 250 patent applications and publications to his name.
Ulrich Schirmer received his PhD in organic chemistry from Stuttgart University (Germany) in 1973, and worked subsequently postdoctoral as a researcher at Paris-Orsay (France). He joined BASF in 1974, eventually becoming Senior Vice President responsible for plant protection research for chemical synthesis, process development and biological R&D. Since 2003, he has been working as a freelance consultant to start-ups in the fields of biotechnology, chemistry and agriculture. Dr. Schirmer is author and co-author of more than 100 patent applications and scientific publications.
Matthias Witschel received his PhD in organic chemistry in 1994 at the University of Erlangen-N?rnberg (Germany). After his post-doctoral stay at Stanford University, California (USA), he started in 1996 at BASF in herbicide research, where he is now Principal Scientist in the Global Research Herbicides, Agricultural Products, based in Ludwigshafen (Germany). Dr. Witschel is the author and co-author of over 160 patents and scientific publications.
Wolfgang Kr?mer gained his PhD in organic chemistry from the TU Stuttgart (Germany) in 1968, after which he joined the Institute of Textile Chemistry at Stuttgart University, before moving to Bayer Plant Protection as lab leader in plant protection research in 1970. Between 1984 and 1990 he was Head of Global Chemistry Fungicides, and Head of Insecticide Chemistry thereafter. Retired since 2005, Dr. Kr?mer has over 250 patent applications and publications to his name.
Ulrich Schirmer received his PhD in organic chemistry from Stuttgart University (Germany) in 1973, and worked subsequently postdoctoral as a researcher at Paris-Orsay (France). He joined BASF in 1974, eventually becoming Senior Vice President responsible for plant protection research for chemical synthesis, process development and biological R&D. Since 2003, he has been working as a freelance consultant to start-ups in the fields of biotechnology, chemistry and agriculture. Dr. Schirmer is author and co-author of more than 100 patent applications and scientific publications.
Matthias Witschel received his PhD in organic chemistry in 1994 at the University of Erlangen-N?rnberg (Germany). After his post-doctoral stay at Stanford University, California (USA), he started in 1996 at BASF in herbicide research, where he is now Principal Scientist in the Global Research Herbicides, Agricultural Products, based in Ludwigshafen (Germany). Dr. Witschel is the author and co-author of over 160 patents and scientific publications.
Preface XV
List of Contributors XIX
Part I Methods for the Design and Optimization of New Active Ingredients 1
1 High-Throughput Screening in Agrochemical Research 3
Mark Drewes, Klaus Tietjen, and Thomas C. Sparks
1.1 Introduction 3
1.2 Target-Based High-Throughput Screening 6
1.2.1 Targets 6
1.2.2 High-Throughput Screening Techniques 9
1.3 Other Screening Approaches 13
1.3.1 High-Throughput Virtual Screening 13
1.4 In Vivo High-Throughput Screening 13
1.4.1 Compound Sourcing and In-Silico Screening 15
1.5 Conclusions 17
Acknowledgments 18
References 18
2 Computational Approaches in Agricultural Research 21
Klaus-J¨urgen Schleifer
2.1 Introduction 21
2.2 Research Strategies 21
2.3 Ligand-Based Approaches 22
2.4 Structure-Based Approaches 26
2.5 Estimation of Adverse Effects 33
2.6 In-Silico Toxicology 34
2.7 Programs and Databases 34
2.7.1 In-Silico Toxicology Models 36
2.8 Conclusion 39
References 40
3 Quantum Chemical Methods in the Design of Agrochemicals 43
Michael Schindler
3.1 Introduction 43
3.2 Computational Quantum Chemistry: Basics, Challenges, and New Developments 44
3.3 Minimum Energy Structures and Potential Energy Surfaces 47
3.4 Physico-Chemical Properties 51
3.4.1 Electrostatic Potential, Fukui Functions, and Frontier Orbitals 53
3.4.2 Magnetic Properties 55
3.4.3 pKa Values 57
3.4.4 Solvation Free Energies 59
3.4.5 Absolute Configuration of Chiral Molecules 60
3.5 Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships 60
3.5.1 Property Fields, Wavelets, and Multi-Resolution Analysis 61
3.5.2 The CoMFA Steroid Dataset 63
3.5.3 A Neonicotinoid Dataset 64
3.6 Outlook 66
References 67
4 The Unique Role of Halogen Substituents in the Design of Modern Crop Protection Compounds 73
Peter Jeschke
4.1 Introduction 73
4.2 The Halogen Substituent Effect 75
4.2.1 The Steric Effect 76
4.2.2 The Electronic Effect 78
4.2.2.1 Electronegativities of Halogens and Selected Elements/Groups on the Pauling Scale 78
4.2.2.2 Effect of Halogen Polarity of the C–Halogen Bond 79
4.2.2.3 Effect of Halogens on pKa Value 79
4.2.2.4 Improving Metabolic, Oxidative, and Thermal Stability with Halogens 80
4.2.3 Effect of Halogens on Physico-Chemical Properties 82
4.2.3.1 Effect of Halogens on Molecular Lipophilicity 82
4.2.3.2 Classification in the Disjoint Principle Space 84
4.2.4 Effect of Halogens on Shift of Biological Activity 84
4.3 Insecticides and Acaricides Containing Halogens 86
4.3.1 Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel (vgSCh) Modulators 86
4.3.1.1 Pyrethroids of Type A 86
4.3.1.2 Pyrethroids of Type B 89
4.3.1.3 Pyrethroids of Type C 90
4.3.2 Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel (vgSCh) Blockers 90
4.3.3 Inhibitors of the γ -Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Receptor/Chloride Ionophore Complex 91
4.3.4 Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) 93
4.3.5 Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain 96
4.3.5.1 Inhibitors of Mitochondrial Electron Transport at Complex I 96
4.3.5.2 Inhibitors of Qo Site of Cytochrome bc1 – Complex III 97
4.3.5.3 Inhibitors of Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation 97
4.3.6 Ryanodine Receptor (RyR) Effectors 98
4.4 Fungicides Containing Halogens 99
4.4.1 Sterol Biosynthesis Inhibitors (SBIs) and Demethylation Inhibitors (DMIs) 99
4.4.2 Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain 101
4.4.2.1 Inhibitors of Succinate Dehydrogenase (SDH) – Complex II 101
4.4.2.2 Inhibitors of Qo Site of Cytochrome bc1 – Complex III 104
4.4.2.3 NADH Inhibitors – Complex I 107
4.4.3 Fungicides Acting on Signal Transduction 107
4.5 Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) Containing Halogens 108
4.5.1 Reduction of Internode Elongation: Inhibition of Gibberellin Biosynthesis 108
4.6 Herbicides Containing Halogens 109
4.6.1 Inhibitors of Carotenoid Biosynthesis: Phytoene Desaturase (PDS) Inhibitors 109
4.6.2 Inhibitors of Acetolactate Synthase (ALS) 111
4.6.2.1 Sulfonylurea Herbicides 111
4.6.2.2 Sulfonylaminocarbonyl-Triazolone Herbicides (SACTs) 115
4.6.2.3 Triazolopyrimidine Herbicides 116
4.6.3 Protoporphyrinogen IX Oxidase (PPO) 117
4.7 Summary and Outlook 119
References 119
Part II New Methods to Identify the Mode of Action of Active Ingredients 129
5 RNA Interference (RNAi) for Functional Genomics Studies and as a Tool for Crop Protection 131
Bernd Essigmann, Eric Paget, and Fr´ed´eric Schmitt
5.1 Introduction 131
5.2 RNA Silencing Pathways 131
5.2.1 The MicroRNA (miRNA) Pathway 133
5.2.2 The Small Interfering Pathway (siRNA) 134
5.3 RNAi as a Tool for Functional Genomics in Plants 134
5.4 RNAi as a Tool for Engineering Resistance against Fungi and Oomycetes 138
5.5 RNAi as a Tool for Engineering Insect Resistance 140
5.6 RNAi as a Tool for Engineering Nematodes Resistance 142
5.7 RNAi as a Tool for Engineering Virus Resistance 144
5.8 RNAi as a Tool for Engineering Bacteria Resistance 149
5.9 RNAi as a Tool for Engineering Parasitic Weed Resistance 150
5.10 RNAi Safety in Crop Plants 153
5.11 Summary and Outlook 153
References 153
6 Fast Identification of the Mode of Action of Herbicides by DNA Chips 161
Peter Eckes and Marco Busch
6.1 Introduction 161
6.2 Gene Expression Profiling: A Method to Measure Changes of the Complete Transcriptome 162
6.3 Classification of the Mode of Action of an Herbicide 164
6.4 Identification of Prodrugs by Gene Expression Profiling 165
6.5 Analyzing the Affected Metabolic Pathways 169
6.6 Gene Expression Profiling: Part of a Toolbox for Mode of Action Determination 171
References 172
7 Modern Approaches for Elucidating the Mode of Action of Neuromuscular Insecticides 175
Daniel Cordova
7.1 Introduction 175
7.2 Biochemical and Electrophysiological Approaches 176
7.2.1 Biochemical Studies 176
7.2.2 Electrophysiological Studies on Native and Expressed Targets 179
7.2.2.1 Whole-Cell Voltage Clamp Studies 179
7.2.2.2 Oocyte Expression Studies 180
7.2.3 Automated Two-Electrode Voltage-Clamp TEVC Recording Platforms 182
7.3 Fluorescence-Based Approaches for Mode of Action Elucidation 183
7.3.1 Calcium-Sensitive Probes 183
7.3.2 Voltage-Sensitive Probes 186
7.4 Genomic Approaches for Target Site Elucidation 187
7.4.1 Chemical-to-Gene Screening 187
7.4.2 Double-Stranded RNA Interference 190
7.4.3 Metabolomics 191
7.5 Conclusion 191
References 192
8 New Targets for Fungicides 197
Klaus Tietjen and Peter H. Schreier
8.1 Introduction: Current Fungicide Targets 197
8.2 A Retrospective Look at the Discovery of Targets for Fungicides 199
8.3 New Sources for New Fungicide Targets in the Future? 199
8.4 Methods to Identify a Novel Target for a Given Compound 200
8.4.1 Microscopy and Cellular Imaging 200
8.4.2 Cultivation on Selective Media 200
8.4.3 Incorporation of Isotopically Labeled Precursors and Metabolomics 201
8.4.4 Affinity Methods 201
8.4.5 Resistance Mutant Screening 201
8.4.6 Gene Expression Profiling and Proteomics 202
8.5 Methods of Identifying Novel Targets without Pre-Existing Inhibitors 202
8.5.1 Biochemical Ideas to Generate Novel Fungicide Targets 203
8.5.2 Genomics and Proteomics 203
8.6 Non-Protein Targets 213
8.7 Resistance Inducers 213
8.8 Beneficial Side Effects of Commercial Fungicides 214
8.9 Concluding Remarks 214
References 214
Part III New Methods to Improve the Bioavailability of Active Ingredients 217
9 New Formulation Developments 219
Rolf Pontzen and Arnoldus W.P. Vermeer
9.1 Introduction 219
9.2 Drivers for Formulation Type Decisions 223
9.3 Description of Formulation Types, Their Properties, and Problems during Development 225
9.3.1 Pesticides Dissolved in a Liquid Continuous Phase 225
9.3.2 Crystalline Pesticides in a Liquid Continuous Phase 228
9.3.3 Pesticides in a Solid Matrix 232
9.4 Bioavailability Optimization 235
9.4.1 Spray Formation and Retention 236
9.4.2 Spray Deposit Formation and Properties 238
9.4.3 Cuticular Penetration 240
9.4.3.1 Cuticular Penetration Test 242
9.4.3.2 Effect of Formulation on Cuticular Penetration 243
9.5 Conclusions and Outlook 246
References 247
10 Polymorphism and the Organic Solid State: Influence on the Optimization of Agrochemicals 249
Britta Olenik and Gerhard Thielking
10.1 Introduction 249
10.2 Theoretical Principles of Polymorphism 250
10.2.1 The Solid State 250
10.2.2 Definition of Polymorphism 251
10.2.3 Thermodynamics 251
10.2.3.1 Monotropism and Enantiotropism 251
10.2.3.2 Energy Temperature Diagrams and the Rules 252
10.2.4 Kinetics of Crystallization: Nucleation 254
10.3 Analytical Characterization of Polymorphs 255
10.3.1 Differential Thermal Analysis and Differential Scanning Calorimetry 256
10.3.2 Thermogravimetry 258
10.3.3 Hot-Stage Microscopy 259
10.3.4 IR and Raman Spectroscopies 261
10.3.5 X-Ray Analysis 265
10.4 Patentability of Polymorphs 268
10.5 Summary and Outlook 270
Acknowledgments 270
References 270
11 The Determination of Abraham Descriptors and Their Application to Crop Protection Research 273
Eric D. Clarke and Laura J. Mallon
11.1 Introduction 273
11.2 Definition of Abraham Descriptors 274
11.3 Determination of Abraham Descriptors: General Approach 275
11.3.1 V and E Descriptors 276
11.3.2 A, B, and S Descriptors 277
11.3.3 A, B, S, and L Descriptors 277
11.3.4 LSER Equations for Use in Determining Descriptors 278
11.3.5 Prediction of Abraham Descriptors 280
11.4 Determination of Abraham Descriptors: Physical Properties 281
11.5 Determination of Abraham Descriptors: Examples 283
11.5.1 Herbicides: Diuron (1) 284
11.5.2 Herbicides: Simazine (2) and Atrazine (3) 285
11.5.3 Herbicides: Acetochlor (4) and Alachlor (5) 288
11.5.4 Insecticides: Fipronil (6) 289
11.5.5 Insecticides: Imidacloprid (7) 290
11.5.6 Insecticides: Chlorantraniliprole (8) 292
11.5.7 Insecticides: Thiamethoxam (9) 293
11.5.8 Fungicides: Azoxystrobin (10) 294
11.5.9 Plant Growth Regulator: Paclobutrazol (11) 295
11.6 Application of Abraham Descriptors: Descriptor Profiles 296
11.7 Application of Abraham Descriptors: LFER Analysis 297
11.7.1 LFERs for RP-HPLC Systems 297
11.7.2 LFERs for Soil Sorption Coefficient (KOC) 299
11.7.3 LFERs for Partitioning into Plant Cuticles 300
11.7.4 LFERs for Root Concentration Factor (RCF) 300
11.7.5 LFER for Transpiration Stream Concentration Factor 301
11.8 Application of Abraham Descriptors: Generality of Approach 301
Acknowledgments 302
References 302
Part IV Modern Methods for Risk Assessment 307
12 Ecological Modeling in Pesticide Risk Assessment: Chances and Challenges 309
Walter Schmitt
12.1 Introduction 309
12.2 Ecological Models in the Regulatory Environment 311
12.2.1 Consideration of Realistic Exposure Patterns 312
12.2.2 Extrapolation to Population Level: The Link to Protection Goals 313
12.2.3 Extrapolation to Organization Levels above Populations 314
12.3 An Overview of Model Approaches 315
12.3.1 Toxicokinetic Models 316
12.3.2 Population Models 319
12.3.2.1 Differential Equation Models 319
12.3.2.2 Matrix Models 320
12.3.2.3 Individual-Based Models 322
12.3.3 Ecosystem or Food-Web Models 325
12.4 Regulatory Challenges 328
References 331
13 The Use of Metabolomics In Vivo for the Development of Agrochemical Products 335
Hennicke G. Kamp, Doerthe Ahlbory-Dieker, Eric Fabian, Michael Herold, Gerhard Krennrich, Edgar Leibold, Ralf Looser, Werner Mellert, Alexandre Prokoudine, Volker Strauss Tilmann Walk, Jan Wiemer, and Bennard van Ravenzwaay
13.1 Introduction to Metabolomics 335
13.2 MetaMap®Tox Data Base 336
13.2.1 Methods 336
13.2.1.1 Animal Treatment and Maintenance Conditions 336
13.2.1.2 Blood Sampling and Metabolite Profiling 336
13.3 Evaluation of Metabolome Data 337
13.3.1 Data Processing 337
13.3.1.1 Metabolite Profiling 337
13.3.1.2 Metabolome Patterns 337
13.3.1.3 Whole-Profile Comparison 338
13.4 Use of Metabolome Data for Development of Agrochemicals 339
13.4.1 General Applicability 339
13.4.2 Case Studies 339
13.4.2.1 Liver Enzyme Induction 339
13.4.2.2 Liver Cancer 342
13.4.3 Chemical Categories 344
13.5 Discussion 345
13.5.1 Challenges and Chances Concerning the Use of Metabolite Profiling in Toxicology 345
13.5.2 Applicability of the MetaMap®Tox Data Base 347
13.6 Concluding Remarks 347
References 348
14 Safety Evaluation of New Pesticide Active Ingredients: Enquiry-Led Approach to Data Generation 351
Paul Parsons
14.1 Background 351
14.2 What Is the Purpose of Mammalian Toxicity Studies? 354
14.3 Addressing the Knowledge Needs of Risk Assessors 358
14.4 Opportunities for Generating Data of Direct Relevance to Human Health Risk Assessment within the Existing Testing Paradigm 362
14.4.1 Dose Selection for Carcinogenicity Studies 362
14.4.2 Integrating Toxicokinetics into Toxicity Study Designs 365
14.5 Enquiry-Led Data Generation Strategies 367
14.5.1 Key Questions to Consider While Identifying Lead Molecules 369
14.5.2 Key Questions to Consider When Selecting Candidates for Full Development 370
14.5.3 Key Questions to Consider for a Compound in Full Development 371
14.6 Conclusions 371
References 378
15 Endocrine Disruption: Definition and Screening Aspects in the Light of the European Crop Protection Law 381
Susanne N. Kolle, Burkhard Flick, Tzutzuy Ramirez, Roland Buesen, Hennicke G. Kamp, and Bennard van Ravenzwaay
15.1 Introduction 381
15.2 Endocrine Disruption: Definitions 382
15.3 Current Regulatory Situation in the EU 382
15.4 US EPA Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program and OECD Conceptual Framework for the Testing and Assessment of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals 384
15.5 ECETOC Approach 385
15.6 Methods to Assess Endocrine Modes of Action and Endocrine-Related Adverse Effects in Screening and Regulatory Contexts 388
15.6.1 In-Vitro Assays 388
15.6.2 In-Vivo Assays 391
15.7 Proposal for Decision Criteria for EDCs: Regulatory Agencies 397
References 397
Index 401
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